2002 Audi S6 Review
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Clark W. Griswold only dreamed about taking a family road trip in a car like the S6 Avant, which eliminates any compromise between driving pleasure and station wagon utility.
Pros
Sports car-like performance, wagon utility, sumptuous interior, lots of standard features, all-wheel drive.
Cons
High price tag, no third-row seat.
What's New for 2002
Proving that even those burdened with the yoke of responsibility deserve a little fun, Audi releases a high-performance version of the A6 station wagon. Good for sub-7-second 0-to-60 acceleration runs, the S6 rides on a more muscular suspension structure to temper the 340-horsepower V8.
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Awesome Audi
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Audi S6 Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
2 years into ownership of this car, and I have NO regrets. I cannot say enough about the performance of the little V8, even at high altitude. (I bet this would be a beast at sea level.) I have 2 young kids (6 and 3), a wife, a big dog, a little dog, and stuff to haul back and forth to grandma's house 275 miles one way - this car handles it amazingly well!!! It is perfect in every way.
Favorite Features
Handling, braking, acceleration, and overall fit and comfort. Plus it is downright sexy.
Suggested Improvements
Family Values
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Audi S6 Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
If you have children and passion for what you drive, this is the car for you. Those who cannot or will not work on your own vehicle, move along. Audi cars do require extra service attention, but the 2002 S6 Avant will reward you handsomely with luxury, performance, style, and comfort that no SUV or mini-van can or will.
Favorite Features
Sport Mode, quattro, and that healthy V8 growl. 340hp, AWD, and 19mpg mixed, not bad at all.
Suggested Improvements
6-speed manual transmission
You gotta pay to play!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Audi S6 Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
A sports car with lots of room! I talked the wife into getting it because of its inherent virtues of safety, stability, reliability, versatility, and luxury. I just wanted something fun to drive that would fit a family. You won't win many off the line against some of today's high performance vehicles, but the power delivery seems endless once you get past 60. I might as well pay in advance for speeding tickets. Maintenance/gas ain't cheap! 8 quarts of synthetic oil/$40 filter 20+gal of premium (I get 19-20 combined MPG, when I'm easy on it). Big vented brakes = big $$. Trust me - it is all worth the experience! So far it has proven to be very solid and reliable.
Favorite Features
I love the snarl of the 40 vlv 4.2L V8, handling of quattro AWD, Recaro buckets, alcantara headliner, real wood/metal trim, Parktronic, bright finish accents, decent Bose stereo (engine sounds better), terrific suspension and brakes, the thumbs up you get on the hwy from other Audi enthusiasts, etc.
Suggested Improvements
Hi beam HID is great, but lo beam HID is poor - euro spec HIDs better. 1 decent cupholder would be nice, but would detract from the superb interior layout. Stupid placement for antenna (between roof rails)!!
2002 Audi S6 Avant
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Audi S6 Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This drives like a Porsche, but hauls Christmas trees, and all sorts of gear. Sexier than any minivan or SUV, but not noticed by speed cops. Great ski vehicle.
Favorite Features
Great engine. Perfect blend of comfort and performance. Solar-sunroof-powered ventilation in summer package.
Suggested Improvements
Needs rain sensing wipers. I can live with the gas guzzling, but the tank is too small (300 miles between fillups). Daytime running light option or auto headlights.
S6 Avant eye opener
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Audi S6 Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The biggest 'sleeper' on the road. no one knows what they are dealing with until after the S6 taillights disappear from view. Take this wagon seriously.
Favorite Features
340 hp sledgehammer 4.2 v8 sport mode transmission setting.
Suggested Improvements
Offer a manual.
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